Part-Time Dental Assisting Instructor – Mesa, AZ

Arizona College of Nursing; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Arizona College is seeking an Instructor for our Dental Assisting Program on the Mesa, AZ campus. This is a part-time role, Monday through Friday, 7:30am–1:05pm, with duties in classroom and lab using lectures, demonstrations, and audiovisual aids.

Under supervision, you will teach multiple classes daily, engage students, evaluate progress, provide advisement, and participate in relevant committees. A CDA or RDA and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years experience directly related to the programs overseen is required.
• Documented formal education/training in the field of study for which the program is preparing students to enter.
• Meet applicable accreditation, state and national faculty/instructor credential, certification and/or licensure standards associated with program areas overseen by holding a current CDA or RDA from the Dental Assisting National Board.
• Working knowledge of instructional theory, basic education principles, practices and methodologies, the developmental process, competency-based curricula, and general classroom and lab practices.
• Possesses good organizational skills, knowledge of record keeping procedures, including the ability to collect and organize data and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate levels of authority as well as creating an atmosphere of support and confidence for students.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and students.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress caused by workload, deadlines, and situations as they occur.
• Must be tactful, have good interpersonal skills and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Keep students engaged in a classroom environment while following an established curriculum / syllabus.
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Offer constant guidance during the practical portion of class- educating students on proper technique and skills.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and counsel those who do not adhere to guidelines.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students on an individual basis when needed.
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions.
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and students.

Job description

Arizona College is seeking an Instructor for our Dental Assisting Program on the Mesa, AZ campus. This is a part-time role, Monday through Friday, 7:30am–1:05pm, with duties in classroom and lab using lectures, demonstrations, and audiovisual aids.

Under supervision, you will teach multiple classes daily, engage students, evaluate progress, provide advisement, and participate in relevant committees. A CDA or RDA and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred.